Letter asks justification for proposed Massachusetts fee increase
Published March 1, 2024
The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy held a hearing February 28 on proposed new fees for pharmacy licenses in the state.
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Florida will begin inspecting to new USP standards
Published March 1, 2024
The Florida Board of Pharmacy Compounding Subcommittee met last week to discuss the state’s USP 797 inspection process.
Peptides: Still complicated
Published March 1, 2024
A couple of years ago, APC released a brief for prescribers on peptide compounding. The title of that brief was “Compounded Peptides: It’s Complicated.” Since the release of that brief, it hasn’t gotten any less complicated.
PCCA is our newest Diamond-level supporter
Published March 1, 2024
Long-time APC partner PCCA is our newest Diamond-level Corporate Patron for 2024 and has committed additional funding to sponsor a series APC regional meetings this year.
Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding Statement in Response to FDA Commissioner Califf’s Misstatement Conflating Compounded Drugs and Counterfeit Substances
Published February 29, 2024
We presume that the Commissioner’s conflation of legitimate compounded drugs with illicit substances sold direct-to-consumer was inadvertent. Regardless, it requires a correction.
Welcome to our new PFMs
Published February 23, 2024
The number of APC Pharmacy-Facility Memberscontinues to grow (and grow and grow). We’ve added 23 since November, bringing the total number to 162.
If you’re licensed in NY State, you may want to be aware of this
Published February 23, 2024
As you know, New York currently requires pharmacists to directly supervise any pharmacy technicians who are compounding. What you may not know is that bills have been introduced in the state legislature to remove that requirement.
Apply now for APC Fellowship
Published February 23, 2024
Are you committed to patient care through quality pharmacy compounding and the highest ethical and professional standards? If so, you should apply to be an APC Fellow.
Insufficient funds
Published February 23, 2024
Our Campaign to Save Compounded Hormones is running out of money. I did not ever expect that to be news I’d need to deliver to you as your APC Board Chair, but here we are.
Seriously, folks: Owner Summit room block is 88% full
Published February 23, 2024
If you’re one of those owners or managers who’s thinking about registering for APC’s April 4-6 Owner Summit in La Jolla, Calif., you’d best think fast. The hotel room block at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is just about full.
Novo settles with med spa and weight loss clinic
Published February 20, 2024
Last week, Novo Nordisk reached confidential settlements in its trademark infringement lawsuits with a med spa and a weight loss clinic in Florida.
It’s THE course for new compounders
Published February 20, 2024
APC has partnered with the Pharmacy Compounding Foundation and the VCU School of Pharmacy to offer a 15-hour online CE program called “The Ethical Legal & Regulatory Foundations of Pharmacy Compounding."
Can 503Bs distribute to 503As yet? Well, maybe.
Published February 20, 2024
We’ve heard from a few APC members who received communication recently from an entity claiming to represent a 503B outsourcing facility marketing sterile products to 503A compounding pharmacies.
Let’s call it a first down
Published February 20, 2024
A single meeting is seldom a touchdown. But this past Monday I joined an APC work group in a presentation that definitely moved the ball down the field in terms of expanded patient access to compounded therapies.
Judge denies motion to dismiss in Novo Nordisk v. Brooksville
Published February 9, 2024
Last week, a Florida District Court judge denied Brooksville Pharmacy’s motion to dismiss Novo Nordisk’s amended lawsuit alleging potency discrepancies in the pharmacy’s compounded semaglutide.
Now accepting APC Fellow applications
Published February 9, 2024
It may seem early, but now is the time to get started on your application for the APC Fellows Program.
APC submits comments on Hawaii, Mississippi bills
Published February 9, 2024
This week, APC submitted letters to two state legislatures—a joint letter with NCPA to Hawaii and a letter to Mississippi.
10 timely questions for owners and managers
Published February 9, 2024
If you own or manage a compounding pharmacy, here are 10 questions to think about.
New year, new guidance: FDA publishes 2024 Guidance Agenda
Published February 9, 2024
FDA recently released this year’s CDER Guidance Agenda, a list of new, revised draft, and immediately-in-effect guidance documents it plans to publish this year. There are five listed in the compounding category.
Welcome, Tenille!
Published February 2, 2024
Pharmacist Tenille Davis officially started in her new role as APC’s chief advocacy officer yesterday.
Dear Illinois BOP: Please tell us that’s a typo
Published February 2, 2024
APC submitted comments this week to the Illinois Board of Pharmacy regarding its proposed rule on nonresident pharmacies.
FDA adds Q&A on medical rationales for animal drug compounding
Published February 2, 2024
FDA has added a new section to its Q&A webpage for GFI #256 - Compounding Animal Drugs from Bulk Drug Substances. Here are the high points.
Getting what we work for
Published February 2, 2024
In life, we might not get what we wish for, but we will definitely get what we work for.
New personalized medicine certification in endocrinology
Published February 2, 2024
Dr. Pam Smith and the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine just launched a program designed for pharmacists and focused on a practical approach to BHRT and functional medicine.
Calling all owners and managers: You don’t want to miss this.
Published January 26, 2024
We’re doing something new for this year’s Owner Summit: Sign up by February 15 and we’ll knock $300 off your registration cost.
Musical chairs
Published January 26, 2024
This coming week will be like musical chairs at APC, except there’ll be seats enough for us all.
APC responds to CVM environmental scan request
Published January 26, 2024
APC has submitted responses to an environmental scan request from FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM). This feedback is intended to provide perspective and allow the agency to address weaknesses.
Are you throwing away $5,000 a month?
Published January 26, 2024
If you haven’t joined APC’s group purchasing deal with Worldpay, you might be throwing away money.
Federal judge rules FDA can’t publish unsupported concerns
Published January 19, 2024
In a significant ruling this week, a U.S. district judge granted SCA's request and issued a sealed temporary restraining order to block FDA from publishing unsupported concerns about the sterility of the 503B facility.
Welcome (and welcome back) to our 2024 Corporate Patrons
Published January 19, 2024
This year, we have 36 Corporate Patrons signed on in support of APC, including 22 Tier Corporate Patrons.
